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When (D)I was small and Christ mas (F#m)trees were tall,
we (G)used to love while (D)oth ers used to (A)play.
Don’t (D)ask me why, but time has (F#m)passed us by;
the (G)some one else moved (D)in from far a (A)way.
Now (G)we are tall and Christ mas (D)trees are small,
and (Em7)you don’t ask the time of (D)day.
But (G)you and I, our love will (D)nev er die,
but (Em7)guess who’ll cry come first of (D)May.
The (D)ap ple tree that grew for (F#m)you and me,
I (G)watched the ap ples (D)fall ing one by (A)one.
And (D)I re call the mo ment (F#m)of them all,
the (G)day I kissed your (D)cheek and you were (A)gone.
Now (G)we are tall and Christ mas (D)trees are small,
and (Em7)you don’t ask the time of (D)day.
But (G)you and I, our love will (D)nev er die,
but (Em7)guess who’ll cry come first of (D)May.
The (D)May.
First Of May — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "First Of May" by Bee Gees: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 80 BPM.
This arrangement is a lovely way to develop your sense of lyrical, singing melody in the right hand while your left hand holds steady with an octave bass pattern — keep those octaves relaxed, wrist loose, no tension.
At 80 BPM in the key of D, the tempo is gentle enough to really focus on smooth chord transitions, but watch the move from D7 to G and especially into F#m — that F#m shape tends to trip up newer players, so isolate it: practice just the Em7–F#m–A progression in a loop until your fingers land without hesitation.
Start hands-separate, left hand first to lock in that octave rhythm, then layer the melody on top.
Use a touch of sustain pedal on the longer melodic phrases to keep things warm and connected, but lift cleanly on each chord change so nothing blurs.
This is the piece that'll make your octave bass feel like second nature — once it's automatic, everything else flows.
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About “First Of May”
- What key is "First Of May" by Bee Gees played in?
- First Of May is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "First Of May"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "First Of May" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "First Of May"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "First Of May"?
- "First Of May" was originally performed by Bee Gees. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "First Of May"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, D, D7, Em7, F#m, G.
- What other songs by Bee Gees can I play here?
- Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "First Of May" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "First Of May" by Bee Gees. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "First Of May" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "First Of May" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.